 2008
Annual Meeting
Camp Nurse Symposium and Seminar
Hosted by the Association of Camp Nurses
10 - 13 April 2008
Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL
Explore the Unexpected:
Expand Your Camp Nursing Knowledge
Limited technology, unique diagnoses and care plans, GLBT health needs, emerging diseases, “hovering” parents – and more!
WHAT’S GOING ON?
- Thursday, 10 April 2008, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Basics of Camp Nursing
This 7-hour seminar is an entry level seminar that explores the unique skills of camp nursing. Supported by take-home materials, participants complete a curriculum that includes medication management, screening, sanitation and communicable disease control, and working with physician protocols. Anticipated contact hours: 7.0 (see below). Facilitated by ACN president, VJ Gibbins, and other camp nurse leaders.
- Friday, 11 April 2008
MidStates Camping Conference
Pre-registered ACN members have access to this conference running concurrent with ACN events. Enjoy educational sessions that include a Health & Wellness track and time in the Exhibit Hall.
- Saturday & Sunday, 12-13 April 2008
Camp Nurse Symposium opens with registration at 8:00 a.m. followed by a full day of professional sessions that includes, for pre-registered participants, the Camp Nurse Picnic Lunch and the Camp Nurse Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The Symposium continues at noon on Sunday. Contact hours pending (see below).
ACN’s 12th Annual Camp Nurse Symposium is the featured education event of the year, bringing camp nurses from across the U.S. and Canada together to discuss issues relevant to camp practice, to hear presentations pertinent to camp health services, and to network with one another. The Symposium has become THE place to meet other camp nurses while getting the most current information.
- Saturday Evening, 12 April 2008
ACN’s Annual Meeting follows the Camp Nurse Dinner. Awards are presented to 5 and 10 year members and president VJ Gibbins leads a member discussion about Association accomplishments and future opportunities.
Schedule Subject to Change as Plans Finalize.
We publish updates about the Symposium
on this Website
MUST I PRE-REGISTER?
In short, yes! This makes it possible for meal counts and having adequate supplies for your learning experiences. Walk-in registrations are subject to space availability and may not have access to program materials; meals are not included for walk-ins.
Registration Deadline – 31 March 2008
Registration
Deadline – 31 March 2008
WHAT DOES THIS COST?
Register for the
components in which you’ll participate.
Member prices are available to ACN members only. [Click
here to register]
- Basics of Camp Nursing Seminar: includes materials,
and contact hours.
Member: $100.00 Nonmember: $150.00
- Camp Nurse Symposium: educational sessions plus materials
on Saturday & Sunday,
Camp Nurse Picnic on
Saturday noon, Camp Nurse Dinner on Saturday
night, breaks. Contact hours pending (see below).
Member: $225.00 Nonmember: $300.00
- ACN’s Annual Meeting
No Charge
- ACN member access to ACA’s Mid-States
Conference on Thursday evening & Friday.
No Charge
WHERE IS PHEASANT RUN?
Pheasant Run Resort is the host site for ACN’s educational
events. Read about the resort and download driving instructions
at www.pheasantrun.com.
Make your room reservations NOW by calling 1-800-474-3272. Get the special conference rate by telling the reservation clerk that you’re part of this event and the camping conference!
NEED TO FLY IN FOR THIS EVENT?
Fly into Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Pre-arrange your
limo ride by calling A-1Limo at 630-833-3788.
WHAT ABOUT CONTACT HOURS?
Contact hours have been applied for through the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Contact hours will be awarded at the end of each event and upon return of the self-evaluation form. For those who attend the Symposium (Saturday & Sunday), we anticipate about 8.0 contact hours will be available. For those who complete the Basics of Camp Nursing Seminar, we anticipate about 7.0 contact hours.
Explore the Unexpected:
Expand Your Camp Nursing Knowledge
Focus on the unique and emerging aspects of camp nursing!
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Register online and
with your credit card.
- This year’s seminar (Thursday’s pre-Symposium event) focuses on basic camp nursing knowledge for the nurse who is newer to camp practice.
- For early arrivals, meet at the hotel’s registration desk at 6:30 p.m. so we can have supper together on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Building on the Success of Previous Years –
- The Camp Nurse Store debuts new items and has specials available only at this event!
- More educational sessions than ever! (Have you completed
your proposal?)
- When making your hotel reservation, request “the Tower,
Floor 15” so you’ll be close to other participants
CELEBRATING 5 & 10 YEAR MEMBERS
10 Years of ACN Affiliation
| Diana Battle |
Janice Rivers |
| Donna Erdman |
Yvonne Schaefer |
| Will Evans |
Edward Schirick |
| Diane Haessler |
Mary Rogers |
| S. Kay Landon |
Rosemary Taffs |
5 YEARS OF ACN AFFILIATION
| Betty Bacalu |
Susan Hasti |
Elisa Pener |
| Sylvia Baker |
Rick Hill |
LeeAnn Richter |
| Sheri Bosben-Offult |
Susan Houser |
Wanda Robinson |
| Heather Burgett |
Adam Landreneau |
Carol Salem-Abbott |
| Catherine Castle |
Jamie Landreneau |
Susan Schwartman |
| Paulina Chen |
Robin Leiutard |
Rhonda Scott |
| Diane Del Sesto |
Deborah McQueen |
Janice Springer |
| Joan Fincutter |
Linda Nelson |
Sonja Twaroski |
| Daniel Harrington |
Karen Owen-Buckley |
Carol Williams |
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Marita Wiser |
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I wonder what will be in this year’s Goodie Bags and
What’s new at the Camp Nurse Store?
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